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When I watched Ikki Tousen back in 2003, it was quite an eye opener, with its graphic violence and unabated skin scenes. Despite my immunity to such scenes since those times, one could still assume that progress would be made in 4 years time. Upon watching the promotional trailer for Dragon Destiny, my expectations ran high with its no holds barred approach, in essence, that Ikki Tousen has further evolved.

Upon watching the first episode of DD, I started to have second thoughts about the series. Never mind that the TV aired version is censored (a practical DVD sales tool) and that the story centers around the Toushi from Seito Gakuen (judging from the ending sequence persepctive), thereby demoting Hakufu (who only makes a cameo appearance) to a supporting status (Unchou is more popular than Hakufu in the manga after all).

I have a problem when the animation level of DD (by Arms) seems prominently inferior to the first series (by JC Staff). True, the staff is totally different and all, but I had high hopes for Arms ever since Elfen Lied, and Character Designer and Animation Director Rinshin is a notable illustrator. I suppose this comes from comparing Ryo Mou from both series, since she's still voiced by Kaida Yuuko.

Being a sequel, you can't expect much in terms of originality, but at least there's the manga storyline to follow. Although Hakufu and her mother (who both will retain the original seiyuus Asano Masumi and Inoue Kikuko) are not present, the comic relief factor is made up for by Ryuubi. Since I didn't especially care for the guys maiming girls scenes from the first series, I would pretty much prefer an all girls warfest.

I do recommend people to watch the first series for those who haven't seen it (although it's not listed here) , otherwise there is a high chance one could be left in the dark regarding the relationship between the schools.

Ikki Tousen is a good title for those who are into battle and fanservice, but history buffs should stay clear of it. Watching it for its entertainment value is probably the most prudent way to go.

Since Eggplant has posted about an episode, it means the first episode should be available in matter of a few hours. I'm not expecting anything good from this series, and Eggplant's post seems to confirm the notion. That said, I intend to watch it because I can laugh at the silliness of it all.

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Since Eggplant has posted about an episode, it means the first episode should be available in matter of a few hours. I'm not expecting anything good from this series, and Eggplant's post seems to confirm the notion. That said, I intend to watch it because I can laugh at the silliness of it all.

Coming into this, I was cautiously curious. Like eggplant though, I ended up being not too impressed by the first episode of DD. Yes, it had plenty of fanservice and fighting and the nudity part was censored (though that wasn't unexpected), but overall, I just didn't see enough potential in the show to warrant me to continue watching.

Coming into this, I was cautiously curious. Like eggplant though, I ended up being not too impressed by the first episode of DD. Yes, it had plenty of fanservice and fighting and the nudity part was censored (though that wasn't unexpected), but overall, I just didn't see enough potential in the show to warrant me to continue watching.

ahhh, shuts, And I was hoping for it..........

Either way, I finished some days ago the first series, and Iím someone that is not looking to much for the story, but rather, to have a laugh or two..and of course the Wonderful Fanservise. So, I liked a lot the series, and it served it purpose, it entertained me, I hope that at least DD has not lost this charm.

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wow seeing the return the Ikkitousen put a smile on my face , i was looking forward to this since I last heard of it about a month ago, time sure flies.
Shame about the censorship but just another reason for me to get the dvd when they come out.
Watched the first episode the animation is mediocre, but oh boy the ending credit is of such high quality, if only they would animate the whole series like that .
I'm glad we are moving onto the Ryuubi part of the story, I never liked Hakufu anyway. I wonder how are they going to animate those heavy violence scenes later in the series, getting impaled, mutilated and all that crazy stuff IIRC in vol 9 of the manga. I sure hope they do (probably with heavy censorship) since I really like the way they are going in the manga.

Wow, just wow! The fact that its not a completely new series is what i like to see, continuing using the manga material is the way it should be done.

First of, animation looks nice and smooth this time around. Its a nice lil' change from the original - i like the change. Musical score so far is won-der-ful! If there's one thing the first series failed with was the musical score. Sure it was good, but it didn't carry the epic feel you needed for the story.

the first one was the best anime ever, come on you guys can admit it, lots of no-bs fights that didnt take 10 episodes to charge up their super moves, hot tough girls, sex, yuri, drama, violence, an exciting story ()...you name it

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ok watched first ep

+ focus on seito and more kanu is win
- animation/art is worse, based on ep 1 JC staff did a better job imo

Just finished watching episode 1. All I can say is that it was awesome. Seems like this season will be a lot better than the first in my opinion. (although the only reason I didn't like the first season was because kokin was a douche and his part in the story seemed pointless.) I can't wait to see more of Ryuubi's cuteness!

Screenshot for Episode 1: Adding another batch of screenshot similar to those of Omni's just because it was so easy.

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

I will be watching it for the story

Just saw it, and.... oh boy! Well, the animator surely have spent most of their effort to capture the "story". You know what... let me put the "story" in italics. There! This is not a show for fans who maintain any sort of inhibition toward a show whose main focus and objective is fanservi.. I mean, "story." I've watched the whole 20 mins, paid as much attention to the said dialogues as possible, and yet, I'm completely lost about exactly what transpired in this episode. The background music also seem quite tamed considering the type of show this is. I don't really remember much about the first season, but I think the BGM was much better in the first series. The animation, well.. let's not have any high hopes for animation quality for this series. If the first episode is any indication to it, the animation probably is going to get much worse as the show progresses.

The characters... I like Kaun, and that's that. Then again, I liked her since the first season. This show is in no way a fighting series. The general fans who will want to watch it, will watch it for the "story." It's a show I will never be able to take seriously no matter how serious the events will pretend to be. Then why will I continue to watch it? Like Xellos said, for the "story" of course, along with the cheap laugh from a pretentious plot device to create an opportunity for the "story" at every 20 seconds of interval in average per episode! If I've made a mistake in the math, then please correct me since I've lost count half way in the episode as to how many time the focus was put on the "story." Oh, and the visual in the ending theme doesn't count since the whole thing is comprised of a nonstop sequence of "story."

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